Medical
Find specific Blue Shield medical plan information, resources and contacts using the menu below.
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Medical General Information
(866) 406-1275 | Create a Blue Shield Account |
| Enroll in Benefits Using BenXcel |
Medical Plan Overview
(Blue Shield Plan Info) | Understand the difference between PPOs, EPO, and HDHP medical plans with general overviews of each plan offering, summary of benefits, and evidence of coverage documents. |
| Find which medical plan is right for you and your family with education on key considerations and insurance terms. | |
Review resources for finding in-network providers and types of care depending on your healthcare needs. | |
| Accolade Navigator PPO | Learn more about the concierge medical navigation tool offered by Blue Shield. |
| Medical ID Cards | Find important information on ID cards for your Blue Shield medical provider as well as your pharmacy provider. |
Medical Benefit Programs
| Find a Blue Shield Provider | Identify in-network providers for Blue Shield |
Access telemedicine care for many non-emergency medical and psychiatric needs using Accolade Care | |
| Carrum Health is a surgery and cancer care benefit that delivers an unparalleled experience. Carrum Health provides access to hand-picked surgeons that have lower complications, lower readmissions, and more experience as well as exclusive access to Centers of Excellence for qualified surgeries and a care concierge team that guides you through each step. These facilities and doctors provide for an improved patient experience, high quality care, and zero or minimal out-of-pocket costs for surgeries and consultations. Active employees, early retirees, COBRA participants, and their dependents are eligible for this program. Watch this video to learn more about Carrum Health. Visit Carrum.me/PRISM for a full list of procedures available to you, and how to get started. Or call Carrum at (888) 855-7806. | |
| Hinge Health | Conquer joint and back pain, prepare for surgery, and recover from injuries with this personalized exercise therapy program |
Utilizes data and technology for a personalized diabetes prevention and management experience | |
| Cylinder | Get help with all your digestive health needs |
| Omada | Omada by Express Scripts is a weight management program for qualified members who are at risk for diabetes or heart disease |
| Employee Health Clinic | Provides acute and episodic medical care, wellness, and prevention appointments. Available to all Sheriff's Office employees. |
Medical Resources and Education
| Annual Notices | Review the current annual notices for the County's medical plan options |
Download the free Blue Shield Health app to find care, check costs, see claims, check all benefits, and view digital ID cards | |
| Newbie Guide to Employer Medical Coverage | Get an educational crash course on medical coverage including a brief summary about the County’s medical benefits. New hires- this is for you! |
| Understand how to read your Explanation of Benefits the next time you get a bill from a provider | |
Annual Benefits Overview: What You Need to Know |
FAQs
You can find a provider through Blue Shield’s Provider Search feature, or by connecting with an Accolade healthcare assistant.
- Group Name: PRISM - County of San Luis Obispo
- Group Number: W8002724
- Member ID: this is specific to each individual and will be located on your Blue Shield ID card.
